Geography of Europe Cornell Notes
Physical Features
Very diverse
Eurasia – large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia
Ural Mountains – divides the two continents
Landforms and Waterways
Topography – refers to the shape and elevation of land in a region
Southern Europe – mountains, Alps
Northern European Plain – Northern Europe, rivers, and fertile farmland
Climate and Vegetation
Southern – warm and sunny
Northern – mild and cooler
Geography Shapes Life
it influences where and how people lived
Southern Europe
most people lived on the coastal plains or river valleys
people don’t live far from the sea
Northern Europe
most people live far from the sea
lived along rivers
excellent farmland